Originally posted by slowhands95128 I have the AF500FTZ and use it on a K10D. It works well as a manual flash and does coordinate somewhat with the camera, setting flash zoom to follow the lens. I knew this was not a digital PTTL flash, so did not expect much but it vastly exceeded my hopes. A great budget flash with high power, bounce, swivel and partial compatibility. For $30, I Can't complain.
No, I don't know about compatibility with the 645 version you have. It sounds like it varies by exact 645 version - yes for the N, ?? for older. It's old, so support will be weak. Unless some good soul here has direct experience, I doubt you can find a specific answer Your best bet is to get one and try it. If you lurk a bit on ebay, you'll find one cheap and it's a no brainer to try it - and dump it later if it's a no go. Barring that, the AF280T is just as good, except for lower guide number, and you know it's fully compatible.
Thanks. Actually, I already have the 500FTZ as well as the 200T but not the 280T. The 200T works perfectly but of course does not elevate or swivel for bounce flash. It is certainly easier to try out equipment for compatibility on digital cameras with the low-cost and immediate feedback instead of trial, send film off for processing, and waiting for results.
Adam seems to know everything, so maybe he will find my thread and give me an answer. :>)
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Originally posted by UncleVanya Thanks. Very interesting reading, although not definitive for my question.